Leadership   Airlines  
Bloomberg • Kate Duffy, Leen Al-Rashdan

Ryanair extends CEO Michael O’Leary contract to April 2032 with capped pay and performance-linked options

Ryanair Holdings has agreed to extend Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary’s contract until April 2032. The package includes capped remuneration and performance-share options, extending the leadership runway as the low-cost carrier continues to manage cost, pricing and operational priorities into the next cycle.

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00
BizAv   Dassault Aviation   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Dassault completes Falcon 10X first flight

By FlightGlobal: Maiden sortie of new ultra-long-range business jet lasted 2h 30min. Dassault Aviation has completed the maiden sortie of its ultra-long-range Falcon 10X business jet.

Also: Air Data News, Aviation Week, Corporate Jet Investor and dassault-aviation.com
2026-06-19T04:53:26.241931-07:00
Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
View from the Wing • Gary Leff

FAA Lets Airlines Keep New York Airport Slots Without Flying, Blocking Competition Another Year

By View from the Wing: The FAA is letting airlines keep New York airport slots through 2027 even if they do not operate the flights, preserving incumbent control at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark.

2026-06-19T05:12:19.660905-07:00
Routes   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines   Boeing  
airlinergs.com • Eddie Saunders

Norse Atlantic expands Thailand winter program from the UK, Norway and Sweden

By airlinergs.com: Norse Atlantic Airways today announced a significant expansion of its Thailand program for Winter 2026/27, adding capacity across the UK, Norway and Sweden in response to continued strong customer demand for travel to Southeast Asia.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00
Europe   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Heathrow third runway debate rumbles on as UK government launches consultation

By FlightGlobal: Ten-week consultation invites opinions on how a proposed expansion of the constrained London hub would impact economic growth, climate targets, air quality and noise pollution.

Also: Passenger Terminal Today, Passenger Terminal Today and airwaysmag.com
2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00